Tag: Inflammation

Chop 1 lettuce, 1/2 bunch kale and 3 green onions and mix in a bowl. Blend 1 avocado, 1 clove of garlic, 1 cup raw cashews, 2 tbs parsley, 2 tbs dill, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 cucumber, 3 tbs olive oil and 6 tbs water until desired thickness. Mix this with the chopped greens and enjoy. This salad reduces body inflammation and related pain.

According to M.W. International, the pine source is superior because it provides many other valuable natural constituents in addition to OPC. On the other hand, Traco Labs, claims that pycnogenol is missing the valuable gallic esters found in grape seed extract. This makes grape seed extract a better free radical scavenger than pycnogenol.

Pour 8 cups of filtered water in a large pot. Peel 2 inches fresh ginger and slice into 6 pieces. Add ginger to water and boil for 6 min or until the water starts to get some color. Turn off heat and let it steep. Pour into glass jars and refrigerate. Add sliced lemon or a sprig of mint and enjoy on a hot day. Honey can be added for taste.

Experts recommend that increasing consumption of watermelons can decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease! One cup of diced watermelon (152 grams) contains 43 calories, 0 grams of fat, 2 grams of sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrate (including 9 grams of sugar and 1 gram of fiber) and 1 gram of fiber. Some health benefits of watermelons are they help prevent asthma, prevent cancer, reduce risk of blood pressure, reduce inflammation and are great for the skin.

Inflammation is the body’s biological response of attempting to protect itself. It aims to remove harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells and irritants; this is the first step of the healing process. Chronic inflammation is when the initial inflammation does not go away. It is no longer a healing response but more an indicator that something is wrong. One of the biggest causes of chronic disease comes from the presence of ‘chronic inflammatory status’ Chronic inflammation is long term and can last for months or even years!

I was fighting against “irreversible” back pain due to arthritis. However, it was not actually the arthritis or disc causing the pain, there were other imbalances around it causing the pain where. Hence, I changed the work-out strategy, developed the core strength, started eating clean anti-inflamatory diet, also started doing corrective circuits, and more. Today, my back is no longer in constant pain. It is not 100% gone, but my days of pain are now limited to a few hours of pain a few days a month.

Inflammation is a common condition that is always overlooked. Avoiding inflammation can improve body functioning, drastically reduce stomach bloating, improve digestion and make you feel a lot better in general. Sources of inflammation include wheat, beer, grains, added sugars and processed oils. Substitute these with fish, eggs, full fat dairy and nuts. Apart from diet regular exercise can help fight inflammation of any kind.

Bamboo shoots can cure stomach disorders, food poisoning, strengthen the immune system, fight cancer, improve heart health, and help in weight loss. It has essential anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in dietary fiber. 100 gms serving of bamboo shoots has only 20 calories, 3-4 gms carbs, 2.5 gms sugar, 0.49 gms fat, 2.5 gms protein and 6-8 gms dietary fiber.

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The high amounts of vitamin C and capsaicin are responsible for the health benefits of green chillies. By boosting your metabolism, green chillies can help you lose weight. They can also fight inflammation, treat stomach illnesses, and keep your heart healthy. They're also believed to prevent cancer and delay its progression.